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Presidio of San Francisco
Hermit Thrush
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| Will Elder, NPS |
| An Hermit Thrush at the Presidio Hills area near the Public Health Service Hospital. |
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Natural History: The Hermit Thrush eats insects, spiders, earthworms, and much fruit. It nests on the ground or in shrubs. It prefers moist habitats.
General Distribution: In the Presidio, this species can be found in willow, scrub, oak, and ornamental areas.
Frequency: This species is common at the Presidio in all seasons but the summer.
Identifying Characteristics: The Hermit Thrush has a prominently speckled breast and gray-brown back. It has complete whitish eye ring and a relatively long, slender beak.
Presidio Birds main page
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Did You Know?
In 1872, there was a proposal in Congress for the Presidio to become a San Francisco city park. The Army reported that 800 acres were required for national defense, provided barracks be relocated. Despite Congressman Cole's attempts, however, the Presidio reservation remained intact.
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Last Updated: November 16, 2007 at 17:22 EST |
